Coronavirus news

Helping Hounslow families get tested for Covid 19

More than 10,500 rapid tests have been taken in Hounslow since the beginning of January and even more families are now set to benefit, as we all follow the road map out of lock-down.

Published 26 February 2021.

Hounslow’s approach to the Government’s four-step roadmap out of lockdown

Hounslow Council's statement following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday 21 February, that the UK will be coming out of lockdown over the coming months.

Published 25 February 2021.

As Met Office issues severe weather warning - Council ensures rough sleepers are protected

As temperatures plummet this week in a severe cold snap, Hounslow Council is working hard to ensure that people sleeping rough are vaccinated.  

Published 9 February 2021.

Prohibition Noticed lifted on Tesco store in Osterley

Hounslow Council has lifted the prohibition notice served on Tesco store Osterley, with immediate effect.

Published 5 February 2021.

Making it even easier for Hounslow residents to access free rapid tests

Getting access to free ‘rapid tests’ is now even easier for Hounslow residents, with the launch of a new testing site in Feltham today.

Published 27 January 2021.

Council serves prohibition notice on Tesco, Osterley, under Coronavirus Regulations

Leader of Hounslow Council, Cllr Steve Curran, has confirmed that the council has served a prohibition notice on Tesco in Osterley under the Coronavirus Regulations. 

Published 25 January 2021.

More than a thousand Hounslow residents respond to rapid test call

One thousand and fifty-six (1,056) Hounslow residents have had a Lateral Flow rapid COVID-19 test during the first week of the new testing service going live in the borough, with more seizing the…

Published 12 January 2021.

Council Leader Cllr Steve Curran's message following London Mayor's declaration of a major incident in the capital

A message from Cllr Steve Curran, Leader of Hounslow Council

Published 8 January 2021.

Hounslow schools closure as national lockdown rules comes into force

Hounslow colleges, primary and secondary schools will remain open only for vulnerable children and the children of critical workers. All other children will learn remotely until February half term.

Published 5 January 2021.

Rapid COVID-19 tests available in Hounslow

Hounslow Council is rolling-out rapid, asymptomatic COVID-19 testing to help reduce the spread of the virus and bring down the current high rates of infection in our Borough. 

Published 5 January 2021.

A message from the Leader of Hounslow Council, Cllr Steve Curran, following the Tier 4 announcement

London Borough of Hounslow Leader, Cllr Steve Curran, has responded to this evening's announcement from the government that the Borough is moving to Covid 19 Tier 4 restrictions tomorrow (20…

Published 19 December 2020.

Hounslow Council Leader reacts to Tier 3 announcement

Councillor Steve Curran, the Leader of Hounslow Council, has reacted to the announcement that Tier 3 measures will apply across London from 00.01 on Wednesday 16th December.

Published 15 December 2020.

Hounslow Contact Tracing

From Monday, 9 November 2020, Hounslow Council will take on a greater role in testing and tracing locally, to help stop the spread of COVID-19, save lives and protect the NHS.

Published 9 November 2020.

Council Leader statement on new national lockdown announcement

A message from Cllr. Steve Curran, Leader of Hounslow Council about a new national lockdown.

Published 1 November 2020.

Ambitious plan to support Hounslow published as new data shows 40% of borough workforce now unemployed or on furlough

Hounslow’s Cabinet last night approved the Council’s bold and far-reaching Recovery Plan to support the borough over the major economic and social challenges over the months ahead.

Published 21 October 2020.

Hounslow residents encouraged to download the NHS COVID-19 app

People across the borough of Hounslow are being urged to download the NHS COVID-19 app.

Published 2 October 2020.

Supporting local businesses to be Covid-19 Secure

Hounslow Council, in partnership with Safer Business Hounslow and Hounslow Chamber of Commerce have introduced new business support advisors to help ensure that businesses are 'Covid-19…

Published 20 August 2020.

Latest on coronavirus cases in the borough

A statement from the Leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Steve Curran.

Published 19 August 2020.

Important message – coronavirus cases rising in Hounslow

A message from Kelly O’Neill, Director of Public Health at Hounslow Council.

Published 15 August 2020.

Statement on Fusion leisure centres

A statement on Fusion leisure centres by Cllr Samia Chaudhary, Cabinet Member for Leisure Services.

Published 14 August 2020.

Statement from Council’s Director of Public Health following a small increase in the number of positive cases of coronavirus in the borough

Kelly O’Neill, Director of Public Health at Hounslow Council, has commented on the small increase in the number of positive cases of coronavirus in the borough of Hounslow:

Published 11 August 2020.

Council warns criminal gangs using covid to scam the public

Statement from Cllr Katherine Dunne, Cabinet Member for Communities and Climate Emergency about fraudulent cases connected to Covid-19.

Published 2 April 2020.